Author : Stephen W. Baranowski
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 250 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (733 download)
Book Synopsis How to Choose the Proper Distribution Channel to Bring a Product to Market in the Industrial Environment by : Stephen W. Baranowski
Download or read book How to Choose the Proper Distribution Channel to Bring a Product to Market in the Industrial Environment written by Stephen W. Baranowski and published by . This book was released on 198? with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This thesis compares the various distribution channels available to the industrial manufacturer to bring a product to market. The problem that was solved was to find the best method of distributing Programmable Controllers in the Connecticut Area for the Square D Company. I examined the present method of distributing this product and compared the pro's and con's of using a Direct Sales Force vs. Manufacturer's Representatives vs. Distributors or Systems Integrators. The present dilemma is that the computer product described is not achieving the market share it should and various distribution methods have been unsuccessful. The methods used to solve this problem were: 1. Research the available types of distribution channels. 2. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of these channels. 3. Review where our products fit on the product life cycle curves. 4. Analyze the present method of distribution and other alternatives available. What was accomplished in this paper was finding the best method of distributing programmable controllers in Connecticut. The conclusion divides the programmable controller product line into two distinct stages in their product life cycle with appropriate marketing channels selected depending upon the value added by that channel and the market growth rate that could be expected. The recommendation for management section on pages 72 through 77 details a plan to increase the market share by utilizing more marketing channels to increase the breadth of distribution and to consider selling these new channels on a direct basis to decrease the length of our distribution channel making Square D more competitive.